R.I.P. 8 Belles...

[Lamnidae]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

this statement could not be farther from the truth.

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

still not true. talk to any breeder/trainer/jockey

agreed.


Look, the horse didn't get put down "because it lost." It had an injury, TWO major injuries..... It was the humane thing to do....


One broken ankle? sure... patch him up, put him out on the farm for a family to adopt or something, the horse would never race professionally again.... two??? nah, I'm sorry, but it had to be done.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Amblyopic

agreed.


Look, the horse didn't get put down "because it lost." It had an injury, TWO major injuries..... It was the humane thing to do....


One broken ankle? sure... patch him up, put him out on the farm for a family to adopt or something, the horse would never race professionally again.... two??? nah, I'm sorry, but it had to be done.

That is it right there.

[PhiSig1071]

It's a shame but in the end it was more humane to put the animal down. Did I hear right that 8 Belles is only the third filly to run in the derby? That's impressive.

Also, for a comparison, the bones that make up the ankle of a horse are actually smaller in total size than the bones which make up a human ankle. Their ankles are their weakest point.

[comonboys]

Originally Posted by fpzx10

These horses are treated better than most kids in this country. Yes, it is an unfortunate accident, but something like this rarely happens. A dog is killed in every dog fight. Not to mention the torture they endure to "train" for the fight.

Horses are born to run. Many more die on the farm in "regular" surroundings (i.e. step in a hole, etc) than on the racetrack.

So... to compare the two "sports" is still fucking moronic

Quiet true. My mare got kicked my her filly and it was enough to break her hip. We had to put her down. These horses are conditioned to be in that atmosphere, so they are strong. HOrses that are just out in the pasture aren't conditioned so lots of time they can't even heal from barb-wire cuts.... Granted when a conditioned horses get's hurt it's a severe hurt too. But it's not different then us running a 2 mile, we could fall and break our ankle and depending on the severity......
It is truly sad though. I grew up riding, I also raced in barrels, pole bending and different fast paced riding. So I have seen it in that aspect too.

[Lamnidae]

Originally Posted by comonboys

Quiet true. My mare got kicked my her filly and it was enough to break her hip. We had to put her down. These horses are conditioned to be in that atmosphere, so they are strong. HOrses that are just out in the pasture aren't conditioned so lots of time they can't even heal from barb-wire cuts.... Granted when a conditioned horses get's hurt it's a severe hurt too. But it's not different then us running a 2 mile, we could fall and break our ankle and depending on the severity......
It is truly sad though. I grew up riding, I also raced in barrels, pole bending and different fast paced riding. So I have seen it in that aspect too.

Never woulda pictured you runnin' barrels as a KauGirl.

[comonboys]

Originally Posted by Amblyopic

Never woulda pictured you runnin' barrels as a KauGirl.

OOOO, yeah. Grew up riding horseback. Came from a family who are big into rodeos. My cousin was Miss ND rodeo queen for about 4 years....
I have a horse at my parents place but never really get to ride much anymore. Way to busy. Have to break in the horse to. She's only green broke so not riding her yet....

[Lamnidae]

Originally Posted by comonboys

OOOO, yeah. Grew up riding horseback. Came from a family who are big into rodeos. My cousin was Miss ND rodeo queen for about 4 years....
I have a horse at my parents place but never really get to ride much anymore. Way to busy. Have to break in the horse to. She's only green broke so not riding her yet....

heh. should put Cutty on that one, see how well he handles it.

[ceo012384]

The real problem with horses is the girls.

ALL girls who ride horses are fucking insane. They are just plain nuts.

And they are usually extremely sexual and good/fun in bed as well. Then you just have to get rid of them somehow, because they're fucking nuts.

[comonboys]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

The real problem with horses is the girls.

ALL girls who ride horses are fucking insane. They are just plain nuts.

And they are usually extremely sexual and good/fun in bed as well. Then you just have to get rid of them somehow, because they're fucking nuts.

Hey now ass. I resemble that comment. Not completely crazy either..... Just crazy in bed

Originally Posted by Amblyopic

heh. should put Cutty on that one, see how well he handles it.

Cutty rode horse alot in high school. Don't know if I would put him on Micky though. She's still being ground broke basically. Mom and I are hoping to get riding her by the end of this summer.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

The real problem with horses is the girls.

ALL girls who ride horses are fucking insane. They are just plain nuts.

And they are usually extremely sexual and good/fun in bed as well. Then you just have to get rid of them somehow, because they're fucking nuts.

Hmmm taking notes.... I need to find me a chicky who rides horses then....